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Overview |
NEC | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
NEC | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
NEC | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
NEC | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
NEC | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 20% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Vermont Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,414 students)
NEC vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Vermont Tech?
- New England College is 173.1% more expensive to attend than Vermont Tech for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $14,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.8% higher at NEC than Vermont Technical College ($40,178.00 vs. $28,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vermont Technical College than NEC ($19,426 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 35.5% lower than costs at New England College ($12,404 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Vermont Technical College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 203% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($29,272 vs. $9,660)
NEC vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Vermont Tech students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Vermont Tech (49.8%)
NEC vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Vermont Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Vermont Tech and NEC.
- The graduation rate at Vermont Tech is higher than New England College (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $5,400 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,400)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $10,950 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($16,050 vs. $27,000)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/